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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

After allegations, Nunes dismisses Deputy Secretary of Tourism; president of SPTuris leaves office

São Paulo Mayor Ricardo Nunes has dismissed Deputy Secretary of Tourism Rodolfo Marinho da Silva following allegations of his links to a controversial advertising agency with municipal contracts.

Feb 26 • 22:32 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

State enterprises have taken a direction towards 'platform labor'

Estonian state enterprises are moving towards platform-based labor, shifting from traditional employment contracts to more flexible service contracts.

Feb 26 • 22:01 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Three Types of Gifts – Which One to Close? Notary Explains

The article discusses the complexities surrounding gift contracts and the potential for them to be contested under Latvian law, particularly emphasizing the rights of legal heirs.

Feb 26 • 22:01 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

"It's Your Fault That Rice Prices Are So High" Continued Harassment Calls, Disposal Company is a Reseller?

A rice procurement company in Akita Prefecture, Japan, has been facing harassment calls blaming them for rising rice prices due to an incident involving unfulfilled rice stock contracts.

Feb 26 • 21:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Public Contracts: Wage Loyalty Law Passed, But the Conflict Continues

The German Bundestag has passed the Wage Loyalty Law, which is hailed by unions as a significant victory, while employers criticize the legislation as flawed and call for its repeal.

Feb 26 • 20:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Company targeted by accusations continues contracts with the city hall until the end of the investigation, says Nunes

São Paulo's Mayor Ricardo Nunes announced that an investigated company will retain its city contracts during ongoing inquiries into its connections with a dismissed tourism secretary.

Feb 26 • 20:37 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Keeta postpones operations in Rio, CEO blames exclusive contracts with 99 and iFood

Keeta has postponed its launch in Rio de Janeiro due to exclusive contracts with competitors, affecting its ability to operate successfully in the market.

Feb 26 • 19:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Power of Attorney Points to Possible 'Hidden Partnership' Between Businesswoman and Former Deputy Secretary in SPTuris Contracts

The dismissal of São Paulo's Deputy Secretary of Tourism, Rodolfo Marinho, is linked to allegations of a hidden partnership with a businesswoman in lucrative contracts with city tourism.

Feb 26 • 18:26 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Rental inflation, IGP-M falls by 0.73% in February and broadens deflation; see what changes

The IGP-M index, a key reference for rental contracts in Brazil, decreased by 0.73% in February, leading to broader deflation, but renters may not see immediate reductions in their rental prices.

Feb 26 • 17:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Criminal organization targeted in drug trafficking operation had contracts with the city hall of Pombal, says Civil Police

A criminal organization involved in drug trafficking and connected to Pombal's city hall had contracts with the municipality, according to the Civil Police.

Feb 26 • 17:25 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Bundestag: Tariff Loyalty Act Passed

The Bundestag has passed the Tariff Loyalty Act, requiring federal construction and service contracts to be awarded only to companies adhering to collective agreements or equivalent employment conditions.

Feb 26 • 15:26 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The UCO claims that Koldo García "took advantage" of former Adif chief Pardo de Vera to rig contracts

The UCO has released a report alleging that Koldo García exploited the influence of former Adif president Isabel Pardo de Vera to manipulate public contracts.

Feb 26 • 14:33 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Sky-high electricity prices – but more residents of Norrbotten are locking in their contracts

Electricity prices have increased in Norrbotten due to various factors, prompting more residents to secure fixed-price contracts.

Feb 26 • 14:06 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Significant Changes to Rental Rules for Municipal Apartments in Riga

Riga City Council has approved the termination of indefinite rental contracts for municipal apartments, moving to five-year agreements instead.

Feb 26 • 13:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Public entities and contracts

The article argues for the objective hiring of public officials in Ecuador, emphasizing the importance of qualifications over personal or political ties.

Feb 26 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Understand what led to the dismissal of the deputy secretary of SPTuris; company linked to ex-partner had contracts worth R$ 229 million with the state-owned company

Now-former deputy secretary of Tourism in São Paulo, Rodolfo Marinho, was dismissed amid an investigation into million-dollar contracts involving a company linked to his former partner.

Feb 26 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

33 Municipal Processes and 13 Public Company Processes are Suspended in Guayaquil, According to the Cabildo

All municipal and public enterprise processes in Guayaquil have been suspended due to compliance issues, according to city officials.

Feb 26 • 00:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Nunes dismisses deputy secretary of Tourism and president of SPTuris after complaint involving ex-partner with million-dollar contracts in the state-owned company

São Paulo Mayor Ricardo Nunes has dismissed officials amidst an investigation into connections with a company holding substantial contracts.

Feb 26 • 00:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police investigate rental contract fraud scheme and recover more than 60 vehicles in Bahia

A Civil Police operation in Bahia recovered 68 vehicles linked to a fraud scheme involving false rental contracts.

Feb 25 • 23:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TCU gives 15 days for STF, STJ, and TST to justify exclusive VIP rooms at Brasília Airport

The Brazilian Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) has given 15 days for the Supreme Federal Court, Superior Court of Justice, and Superior Labor Court to justify their exclusive VIP room contracts at Brasília International Airport.

Feb 25 • 21:11 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

José Julio Neira asserts that Sercop detected irregularities in Segura EP contracts

José Julio Neira reported that audits of contracts by the municipal company Segura EP revealed several irregularities leading to the suspension of a security contract in Guayaquil.

Feb 25 • 18:48 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Wait, BGK: We will support Polish companies

The president of the Polish Development Bank, Mirosław Czekaj, emphasizes the need to create conditions for domestic companies to effectively pursue contracts for upcoming projects.

Feb 25 • 18:14 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Last-minute demand from the trade union movement to the government – The draft law must be withdrawn

Trade union confederations in Finland demand the withdrawal of a government proposal regarding the conditions of fixed-term employment contracts, citing inadequate preparation and problematic interpretations.

Feb 25 • 17:52 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

UNBELIEVABLE STATISTICS: See how many Estonians are leasing cars without remembering the terms of the contract

A recent study reveals that while 64% of car buyers in Estonia acquire vehicles through leasing, only 39% can recall the terms of their contracts.

Feb 25 • 17:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Union chief launches blistering attack on Rachel Reeves - '20,000 defence jobs at risk'

Union chief Sharon Graham criticizes Rachel Reeves and the Treasury, claiming 20,000 defense jobs are at risk due to a lack of investment in UK defense contracts.

Feb 25 • 17:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Councilman arrested on suspicion of participating in fraud schemes in BA

The president of the City Council of Sobradinho, Edson Cardoso dos Santos, and six others were arrested for suspected involvement in public contract fraud during Operation Kit Dispensa.

Feb 25 • 15:53 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
World

Hong Kong ‘throws’ José Mulino for taking away 2 ports from the Panama Canal: ‘Respect the contracts’

The Government of Hong Kong has expressed strong protests to Panama over the control of two ports taken from CK Hutchison, following a Supreme Court ruling in Panama.

Feb 25 • 15:33 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Miriam González Durántez denounces that Spanish companies did not want to finance a survey about Spanish youth "for fear of losing their contracts and licenses" with the State

Miriam González Durántez criticizes Spanish companies for their reluctance to finance a survey on the youth due to fears of potential repercussions from the government.

Feb 25 • 12:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bus bidding process in Greater Recife is once again postponed by the government of PE; process has dragged on since 2013

The bidding for bus operations in Greater Recife has been postponed again, leaving the system without formal contracts since 2013.

Feb 25 • 12:39 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Break contracts and say they pose a threat to the country's sovereignty

The article discusses the decision to terminate contracts due to concerns about national sovereignty.

Feb 25 • 11:35 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

PF targets former senator Fernando Bezerra Coelho and son in operation over suspected embezzlement of amendments

The Federal Police of Brazil has launched an operation targeting former senator Fernando Bezerra Coelho and his son, Fernando Coelho Filho, over alleged embezzlement of funds and fraudulent contracts.

Feb 25 • 11:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

4D Contracts: Time in Risk Distribution

The article discusses the concept of 4D contracts in infrastructure, which integrate time into risk management through advanced modeling techniques like BIM and digital twins.

Feb 25 • 10:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Mixed contracts with CFE, against the clock

The Mexican government has extended the registration deadline for mixed contracts involving renewable energy projects with the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) due to time constraints faced by interested companies.

Feb 25 • 08:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Heka caught residents engaging in unauthorized activities – contracts terminated

Helsingin kaupungin asunnot (Heka) has identified unauthorized subleasing or accommodation activities in 14 of its apartments and has initiated termination processes for those contracts.

Feb 25 • 06:43 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Exclusive] ‘Contract is 6 PM, but in reality, it’s 2 AM’…Gangdong-gu cleaning workers forced into night shifts

Cleaning workers at a sanitation subcontractor in Seoul's Gangdong-gu are demanding better working conditions after being forced to start their shifts in the early morning hours despite their contracts stating otherwise.

Feb 25 • 06:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ábalos before the judge: "I never participated in any management related to the hiring of works"

Former minister José Luis Ábalos denied any involvement in the contract management during his tenure as Minister of Transport.

Feb 25 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Valdemingómez, from the Madrid City Council's promise to close the incinerator in ten years to an operating contract until 2040

The Madrid City Council's commitment to shut down the Valdemingómez incinerator by 2035 is at risk as new contracts extend its operation to 2040, causing concern among local residents.

Feb 25 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Company linked to daughter of undersecretary received R$ 11.4 million from Education; works are under investigation

A company linked to the son of a state undersecretary received R$ 11.4 million from the Educational Department in Brazil, and the contracts are now under investigation for irregularities.

Feb 24 • 22:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The government's draft law receives severe criticism - "It should be withdrawn"

The Finnish government's draft law aimed at easing temporary employment contracts faces significant backlash from legal scholars who argue it should be reconsidered.

Feb 24 • 19:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Ábalos, at the Supreme Court before being sent to prison: "I still maintain my innocence. I know it’s not credible"

Former Minister José Luis Ábalos asserts his innocence while facing prosecution over alleged corruption related to pandemic mask contracts.

Feb 24 • 18:48 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

"With the little treasure they bought iPhones, TVs, and PCs": the EU prosecutor requests the arrest of 16 Italian professors and researchers

The European Prosecutor's Office has requested the arrest of 16 Italian educators and IT company employees for corruption and manipulating public contracts.

Feb 24 • 16:46 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Bribes on IT supplies: university professors and researchers under investigation

An investigation into bribery involving IT supply contracts has implicated university professors and researchers in Italy.

Feb 24 • 16:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Wayne Rooney reveals pay cut in Man Utd contracts as Champions League impact clear

Wayne Rooney discusses the financial implications for Manchester United players if the team fails to secure Champions League qualification, highlighting a history of salary reductions tied to the club's performance in the tournament.

Feb 24 • 14:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Cho Hyun: 'Canada is a key ally'... Making efforts to secure submarine contracts ahead of the '2+2 meeting'

Ahead of the Korea-Canada '2+2 Ministerial Meeting' in Ottawa, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun emphasized efforts to secure contracts for submarine projects with Canada.

Feb 24 • 10:12 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Teresa Siudem: Public Money Disbursement Transparency

The Central Register of Contracts in Poland will be launched to transparently record public spending agreements, obligating public sector units to register all contracts regardless of their value.

Feb 24 • 05:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda: Govt Tightens Controls On Governance Deals and ICT Spending in 2026/27 Budget

The Ugandan government has implemented stricter controls on governance-related projects and ICT spending in the upcoming budget, mandating Cabinet approval for all related contracts and agreements.

Feb 23 • 18:08 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

A company from Agrofert may find a roundabout way to the contract from Lesy ČR

A company linked to Agrofert may circumvent procedures to secure a contract from the Czech state forestry company.

Feb 23 • 16:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Luis Diaz's bizarre contract clause that could cost former Liverpool star huge sums

Luis Diaz's contract with Bayern Munich includes a language clause that could lead to financial penalties due to his slow progress in learning German.

Feb 23 • 13:31 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

About 600 foreigners sign contracts with Ukrainian defence forces monthly

Approximately 600 foreign soldiers contract with the Ukrainian Armed Forces each month, according to a military official.

Feb 23 • 12:23 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

What’s a Canadian firm under defence industrial strategy? It’s complicated

Canada's federal government has unveiled a new defence industrial strategy aimed at increasing contracts awarded to Canadian firms, but the definition of what constitutes a 'Canadian firm' remains unclear.

Feb 23 • 11:00 UTC

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